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R674 UNT

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,539 mi
Last recorded28,539 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 UNT
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 28,539 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 28,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 28,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak engine

Fail 15 Mar 2025 28,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak engine

Pass 30 Mar 2024 27,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2024 27,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 25,232 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 25,194 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 24,959 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 24,789 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak front steering box has slight leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 24,388 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 23,917 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 22,983 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 22,539 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,510 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wing repeater inop not required on class 3

Fail 27 Aug 2009 22,510 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f wing repeater inop not required on class 3

Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,468 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear fog lamps slightly deteriorated.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 22,373 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 22,373 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 21,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?

Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
1,464
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
4,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 2,808
Stop lamp not working 2,413
Headlamp aim too high 1,292
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,201
Headlamp not working on main beam 1,087
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R674 UNT is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 40,539 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Robin fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 2,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R674 UNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 29 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R674 UNT registered?

R674 UNT is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R674 UNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R674 UNT shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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